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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.70, 3,090.98 and 599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.70, 3,090.98 and 599.86 is: 899.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.70 : 3,090.98 = 599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.70/3,090.98 = 599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.70x = 3,090.98 × 599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.70x = 1,854,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,155.26/2,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.77

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